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Open Mike: Mike Craig's Radio Memoirs

Favourite shows of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ comedy producer Mike Craig: Castle's On The Air, Jimmy's Cricket Team, Bernie Clifton's Comedy Shop, The Grumbleweeds, Such is Life with Al Read and Ken Dodd

Mike Craig was a prolific producer and writer of over 1200 comedy shows for both Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio and TV.

These included: Morecambe and Wise, Ken Dodd, Jimmy Tarbuck, Al Reid, Harry Worth and The Grumbleweeds

It was Mike who wrote the legendary high-kicking sketch on the 1976 Morecambe and Wise Christmas TV Show with newsreader Angela Rippon.

In this 3 hour showcase of his radio memoirs, Mike presents a selection of his own favourites:

* Castle's On The Air

Record-breaking Roy Castle brings you espionage, The Three Musketeers and the perils of powering a car with cooking sherry explained by Stanley Unwin.
From 1975.

* Jimmy's Cricket Team - series.1 (3/8)

Irish comedian Jimmy Cricket with a letter from his mammy and more! With Bill Pertwee, Peter Goodwright and Noreen Kershaw. Written by Eddie Braben.
From 1990.

* Bernie Clifton's Comedy Shop

From restaurants to great moments in history - a non-stop barrage of gags. With Caroline Turner, Tony Pearce and Pat Mooney.
From 1982.

* Ho-di-ho starring The Grumbleweeds

The Grumbleweeds decide to go on holiday to Maplin's holiday camp. With Ruth Madoc and Paul Shane.
From 1986.

* Al Read Says Such Is Life

The Lancashire sausage-maker turned comedian illustrates pages of his autobiography with excerpts from his classic performances.
From 1987

* Ken Dodd's Easter Special

From the City Varieties Theatre, Leeds, Spring is in the air and Doddy's tackling romance and there's trouble at t'mill. With Johnny Moore, Paula Tilbrook,
From 1988.

Based mainly in Manchester, Mike retired from the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ in 1993. He died in 2010 aged 75.

Recorded at Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Manchester and compiled for transmission by Mik Wilkojc.

Made for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 7 and first broadcast in June 2008

3 hours

Last on

Sat 12 Feb 2022 19:00

Broadcasts

  • Sat 7 Jun 2008 09:00
  • Sat 7 Jun 2008 20:00
  • Sun 8 Jun 2008 03:00
  • Sat 12 Sep 2009 10:00
  • Sat 12 Sep 2009 20:00
  • Sat 4 Dec 2010 10:00
  • Sat 4 Dec 2010 20:00
  • Sat 24 Nov 2012 09:00
  • Sat 24 Nov 2012 19:00
  • Sat 26 Apr 2014 09:00
  • Sat 26 Apr 2014 19:00
  • Sat 23 Apr 2016 09:00
  • Sat 14 Jul 2018 09:00
  • Sat 14 Jul 2018 19:00
  • Sun 21 Jun 2020 13:00
  • Mon 22 Jun 2020 01:00
  • Sat 12 Feb 2022 09:00
  • Sat 12 Feb 2022 19:00